John M. Krochta

John M. Krochta

John M. Krochta, Ph.D.

Position Title
Professor Emeritus

Unit
Food Science and Technology

Bio

Food Science (1989-2011)

Professor Krochta retired in July of 2011. 

Degree

Ph. D. University of California, Berkeley, 1971

Research

Professor Krochta researched edible films and coatings, primarily from whey protein. The more basic aspects of his research are the effects of whey protein molecular structure and film composition on film formation, barrier properties, mechanical properties, color and gloss. The more applied aspects of his research involve formation of whey protein films as coatings on nuts to reduce oxidation, on chocolate to provide gloss, on high-moisture foods to inhibit microbial growth, on dried foods and cereals to reduce damage, and on paper and plastic to improve their barrier properties.

Extension of Knowledge Activities 

  • FST 50 - Introduction to Food Preservation
  • FST 131 - Food Packaging
  • EBS 231 - Mass Transfer in Food and Biological Systems

Awards and Honors

1997: Michigan State University - G. Malcolm Trout Visiting Lecturer and Scholar

1998: UC Davis - Peter J. Shields Endowed Chair in Dairy Food Science

2003: Associated Students of University of California, Davis - Teaching Award - 2003, 2004, 2009

2004: Food Science Students of University of California, Davis - Teaching Award

2005: Web of Science Group / Clarivate Analytics - ISI Highly Cited Researcher

2007: UC Davis Food Science and Technology - Outstanding Department Citizen Award (The Clara Award)

2008: Institute of Food Technologists - Fellow

2010: International Academy of Food Science & Technology (IAFoST) - Fellow